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Evangelism
During the hour of worship, the workers relate their experiences. Bible
studies are regularly conducted in the home, and the young men and
young women connected with the mission receive a practical, thorough
training in holding Bible readings and in selling our publications. The
Lord has blessed their labors, a number have embraced the truth, and
many others are deeply interested....
A similar work should be done in many cities. The young people
who go out to labor in these cities should be under the direction of
experienced, consecrated leaders. Let the workers be provided with
a good home, in which they may receive thorough training.—
The
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Review and Herald, September 7, 1905
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In Association With Experienced Worker—God calls for min-
isters, Bible workers, and canvassers. Let our young men and young
women go forth as evangelists and Bible workers, in company with a
worker of experience who can show them how to labor successfully.—
Manuscript 71, 1903
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Christ’s Method of Training—In their association with the Mas-
ter the disciples obtained a practical training for missionary work.
They saw how He presented truth, and how He dealt with the perplex-
ing questions that arose in His ministry. They saw His ministry in
healing the sick wherever He went; they heard Him preach the gospel
to the poor. In our day, from the record of His life, all must learn His
methods of working.—
Letter 208a, 1902
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Proper Training Multiples Efficiency—One worker who has
been trained and educated for the work, who is controlled by the
Spirit of Christ, will accomplish far more than ten laborers who go
out deficient in knowledge, and weak in the faith. One who works in
harmony with the counsel of God, and in unity with the brethren, will
be more efficient to do good, than ten will be who do not realize the
necessity of depending upon God, and of acting in harmony with the
general plan of the work.—
The Review and Herald, May 29, 1888
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The Training Center and Follow-Up Work—After the commu-
nity has been stirred by a well-organized camp meeting, then shall the
workers pull up stakes and leave to attend another camp meeting and
let the work ravel out? I say, Divide the workers and have some take
right hold, giving Bible readings, doing colporteur work, selling tracts,
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etc. Let there be a mission home to prepare workers by educating them
in every line of the work. This will not leave the work to ravel out.